Schimmel Center Presents MAGICALLY HYSTERICAL with Judy Gold and Elliot Zimet

Award-winning comedian Judy Gold (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broad City, I'm Dying Up Here) collaborates with master illusionist Elliot Zimet (semi-finalist on America's Got Talent) for a new show entitled Magically Hysterical, on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. presented by theSchimmel Center. Judy's wit and humor, honed through her appearances at The Comedy Cellar, Carolines on Broadway, Feinstein's 54, and stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO, combines with Elliot's innovative approach to magic, which features heart pumping illusions, exotic birds, and today's hottest music, resulting in a unique evening of magic and laughter.

About the Artists
Judy Gold has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show - My Life As A Sitcom, (Outer Critics Circle Nomination) and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award - Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination - Actor). The book with the same title based on more interviews with Jewish mothers was nominated for the prestigious Quill Award. Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in the all female The Taming Of The Shrew for The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park (2016). She has co-starred in the Off-Broadway productions of Clinton! The Musical, Disaster! The Musical, Love Loss & What I Wore, and The Vagina Monologues.

?Judy's most recent TV appearances include guest-starring roles on Louie, Broad City, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Inside Amy Schumer, Difficult People, 30 Rock, 2 Broke Girls, Melissa & Joey, and The Big C, and a recurring role on the TBS series Search Party. She and her family appeared on ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap, and Judy has competed on TFN's Rachael vs. Guy and Chopped All-Stars. She appears regularly on The Steve Harvey Show and has made numerous appearances on The View, The Today Show, The Wendy Williams Show and The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore. She is an original cast member of truTV's World's Dumbest. Judy is a frequent contributor for CNN and MSNBC. She has also toured with The Moth.

Judy can be seen doing stand-up regularly at NYC's top comedy clubs including The Comedy Cellar, Carolines on Broadway and Eastville Comedy Clubs, and recently had a sold-out run at Feinstein's 54 Below. She has had stand-up specials on HBO (Cable Ace Award), Comedy Central and LOGO and was twice nominated for The American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Comedian. Judy has appeared in numerous documentaries including The Aristocrats, The Last Laugh, and When Jews Were Funny. Her popular weekly podcast Kill Me Now?? is on CBS' play.it network.

Judy has guest written articles for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, CNN.com, and more. She is an ambassador for The Hetrick Martin Institute, and on the board of GMHC. Judy won two Emmy Awards for writing and producing The Rosie O'Donnell Show.

Elliot Zimet's fresh approach to his material is unparalleled in the world of magic and illusion. Audiences have been captivated watching his appearances as a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent. Recently, he has been featured on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, Ryan Seacrest's AXS TV's AXS Live and CBS' The Early Show. He has gone on to amaze audiences throughout the country from Madison Square Garden to the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

Elliot starred in his own Off-Broadway show, which had an extended run in Times Square. Major brands, corporations and A-list celebrities have enlisted Elliot's artistry for private events including The GRAMMY Awards, Dos Equis, Beyoncé, Anna Wintour, CC Sabatia, and David Copperfield.

Elliot's innovative approach provides audiences with mind-blowing magic featuring a unique blend of heart pumping illusions, exotic birds, mentalism, humor, and audience interaction, combined with today's hottest music.

Event Information

Schimmel Center Presents
MAGICALLY HYSTERICAL
Starring Judy Gold and Elliot Zimet

Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Schimmel Center tickets are available at www.schimmelcenter.org, by calling 212-346-1715 or by visiting the box office located at 3 Spruce Street. Through February 16th, the Schimmel Center box office is open Monday through Friday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Beginning February 20th, the Schimmel Center box office is open on Tuesday throughSaturday from Noon to 5:00 p.m. and three hours prior to performances.